Music City Live – Details, episodes & analysis

Episode 35 of Music City Live features Jeff Pelletier, world-touring Front of House Sound Engineer and Tour Manager for Big Wreck, Jesse Cook, The Trews, Gowan, and Allan Rayman.

Ryan and Jeff start off by discussing Jeff's journey into music, which includes over a decade spent at Phase One Studios in Toronto, where he started off pouring coffee and grew to be the top engineer there. He then shares a story about what happened after ownership announced it was closing, and how his working there and building relationships proved super valuable and changed his life, sending him on the road around the world. Through passion, talent, and great personal relationships in the music industry, Jeff is proof that you can do anything or go anywhere by staying true to your passions, being nice to people in the music community, and saying yes when they ask you to join them on their journey.

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Where to find Jeff Pelletier:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-pelletier-9193521a4/

https://www.instagram.com/jeff_pelletier1/

https://www.oiart.org/alumni/jeff-pelletier

Episode 34 of Music City Live features Darryl Hurs, known as the "Indie Man". With a long history starting as a musician in bands and working at HMV buying and selling music media for Indies to a journey through the Internet & Tech boom. Then starting Indie Week in Toronto that in it's peak had 26 venues with live indie music all week long in Toronto, Canada. Darryl is now in London creating a new conference and festival in its 4th year this year called Venue X Venue. This show in collaboration with the London Music Office and others is bringing artists and event bookers from all over the world to London, Canada to book acts for their shows. He also has created an incredible Music Community & Platform called DIT. Darryl and Ryan discuss everything from his journey, music distribution, venues, human connection, metal health and more.

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www.musiccityliveshow.com

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Where to find Darryl Hurs:

https://www.instagram.com/darryl_hurs/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrylhurs/?originalSubdomain=ca

http://venuexvenue.com/team-member/darryl-hurs/

More Info on DIT:

https://members.ditcommunity.com

More Info on Venue x Venue:

https://venuexvenue.com

Singer Songwriter, Guitar Player, Father & Front man for the multi-national Canadian touring band, Texas King. In this episode, Ryan and Jordan talk about where Jordan grew up, his journey to London for college and then discuss how family supported his musical path and all of the ups and downs of getting to where he is now filling venues across Canada and opening on tours in the US. Jordan brings an incredible energy to performing for the fans and puts 100% of himself into everything he does. Discussing where the band name comes from and so much more. We discuss touring across Canada and the US, various shows and road stories and some of the challenging times. We also discuss some hot topics that Jordan has not shared before and you will need to watch the episode to find out what we get deep into that is a breath of fresh air for Jordan to put out to the world. Hoping to inspire and positively influence the world, Jordan and Ryan share this great discussion with you. Thank you for tuning into Music City Live, where the stories behind the music come to life! Texas King's New Single: Ultraviolethttps://youtu.be/lIvpNExajkQ?si=s1lWQQvEl1PLNdM1Learn More about Music City Live: www.musiccityliveshow.com Follow us on Instagram: @musiccityliveshowWhere to find Texas King:https://www.texasking.cahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA1mMx16GrlzFR4-1JFQ-Wghttps://open.spotify.com/artist/55GkrWxCOER93qGLMiX2cj?autoplay=truehttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/texas-king/492297307https://soundcloud.com/texaskingofficialhttps://www.facebook.com/TexasKingOfficial/https://www.instagram.com/texaskingband/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@texaskingbandMentions in the Episode @TexasKing @Fanshawe-College @BigWreckOfficial @TheVocalCoach @BootsandHearts @kemperampsofficial @danbrodbeck4342 @noblestreetstudiosrecordin2573

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In this episode, Ryan & Brian Smith, musician & former booking agent from "Active Talent", dive into Brian’s musical journey. Covering his early life in music, the bands that influenced his sound, and his career as a booking agent. Brian shares insights into booking bands across Ontario, offering a unique perspective on the life of an agent and how the industry evolved from the 1960s to the 2000s. Learn More about Music City Live: www.musiccityliveshow.com Follow us on Instagram: @musiccityliveshow Brian in the Rolling Stones Tribute Voodoo Lounge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MwZHP6hIrA Mentions in the Episode @HoneymoonSuite1   @BobnoxiousRocks  @OfficialDanielLanois   @SAGA   @thetrews   @alienbeans  (King's X) @RivalSons  Sponsored By @rodemic  #podcast #musicitylive #musiccity #musician #guitarist #agent #bookingagency #concert #livemusic #londonontario #canada #band #bands #interview #canadianmusicscene #musicartist #music #bahaclub #normajeans #ballonfest #festivals #activetalent

In this episode, host Ryan Schroeyens sits down with Emily Jean Flack.

Hailing from Dorchester, Ontario, Canada Emily Jean Flack is an emerging Canadian singer, songwriter, musician and traditional Irish step-dancer. She is an artist with a remarkable ability to blend pop and folk music bringing a unique sound and style to audiences across the globe. Growing up in the Leahy family, it set her musical path early on. Learn More about Music City Live: www.musiccityliveshow.com Follow us on Instagram: @musiccityliveshowFollow Emily Jean Flack: Web: https://www.emilyjeanflack.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOyvaor2cOuxkq9xPW4DMDASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7vtsXiRNLmBCYt2GV8PryQ?si=I9hAKRPtSpuI5UAkgl6HpwApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/emily-jean-flack/1434967882Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__emilyjeanflack__/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmilyJeanFlack/Emily's Family Linkshttps://leahymusic.cahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leahyhttps://natalieanddonnell.comhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natalie_MacMaster #canadianmusic #EmilyJeanFlack #Step-Dancing #musicartist #singersongwriter #podcast #canadianmusicscene #canadianmusicscene #musiccitycanada #musiccitylive #live #musicartist #musician #canada #lovemusic

In this episode, host Ryan Schroeyens sits down with Solomon Marley-Spence aka King Cruff.

King Cruff is the Grandson of Reggae Legend Bob Marley.

Hailing from London, Ontario, Canada & Jack's Hill, Kingston, Jamaica. King Cruff signed to Tough Gong Records and Universal Music is a rising star in the Global Music Scene and proud to call London & Canada home.

They talk about growing up in a music family like Marley's, how he came to Canada and the stories and journey surrounding it. Learn More about Music City Live: www.musiccityliveshow.com Follow us on Instagram: @musiccityliveshowFollow King Cruff: Web: https://www.kingcruff.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8BTkYGdvMiJc58j8DCSZqQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4OpO9CxjDD3HQ2g4NnTato?autoplay=trueApple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/king-cruff/1479603411Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingcruff/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingcruff/Banx & RanxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1a0V-S7-P77Vwj2MpEITggSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2uFC1dAj5b0YU7vulKNZ0p?autoplay=trueApple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/banx-ranx/915349787King Cruff Songs:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUYE2Ki64TUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE3mJ9wbN_ohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHI8G5E9jashttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNFis4RjBgI#canadianmusic #kingcruff #reggae #skipmarley #bobmarley #drake #universalmusicgroup #toughgong #musicartist #singersongwriter #podcast #canadianmusicscene #canadianmusicscene #musiccitycanada #musiccitylive #live #musicartist #musician #canada #jamaica #lovemusic

In this episode, host Ryan Schroeyens interviews world music singer, Lorraine Klaasen. She has performed at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and her international itinerary has included the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. She and her mother were also reputed to be two of Nelson Mandela's favorite musicians.In 2013, at the 42nd Annual Juno Awards, Klaasen won a Juno in the World Music Album of Year category for her latest album A Tribute to Miriam Makeba.Join us to hear about Lorraine's journey and incredible stories. Learn More about Music City Live:www.musiccityliveshow.comFollow us on Instagram:@musiccityliveshow-----------------------------------------------------Follow Lorraine:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXANasMLS2FDayjDUdj-G2wSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/19FewxNz8UZtyQTYxVqDCC?autoplay=trueApple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/lorraine-klaasen/158241362Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klaasenlorraine/#musiccitylive #CanadianMusicIndustry #share #musiccitycanada #lovemusic #canadianentertainment #canadianmusic #BroadcastMedia #MusicInsights #MusicEngineering #musiccitycanadalive #podcast #musicindustrysecrets #musicproductionpodcast #podcastmusic

In this episode, host Ryan Schroeyens interviews Wolf Audio CEO & Audio Recording Engineer Guru Jay Porter.Ryan and Jay talk about his humble beginnings in Ontario to working at Radial Engineering to now being the CEO of Wolf Audio and many stories along the way and some of the incredible studio he visited and had the chance to help with products for.

Learn More about Music City Live:www.musiccityliveshow.comFollow us on Instagram:@musiccitycanada -----------------------------------------------------Connect with Jay:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaydporter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaydporter/#musiccitylive #CanadianMusicIndustry #share #musiccitycanada #lovemusic #canadianentertainment #canadianmusic #BroadcastMedia #MusicInsights #MusicEngineering #tommylee #primacustic #radial #musiccitycanadalive #podcast #musicindustrysecrets #musicproductionpodcast #podcastmusic

In this episode host Ryan Schroeyens sits down with Singer, Songwriter, and Performer, Justin Maki a major London talant that has gone all in on music and he talks about the journey he has had and the interesting local scene. Justin Maki is a multi-faceted artist, musician, and creative entrepreneur. Justin has committed to his passion and purpose: to inspire joy through music. As a result, he has successfully transitioned to doing music full-time. He has a sizable clientele; 2 FCLMAs; a massive touring resume spanning Prince George, BC to Halifax, NS, The Netherlands, Nashville, and Mexico; and opening slots for The Sheepdogs, Neon Dreams, Measha Brueggergosman, and Monster Truck. Justin has released 1 album, 2 EPs, and a selection of singles, and is realizing a musical theater production inspired by his music.Learn More about Music City Live:www.musiccityliveshow.comFollow us on Instagram:@musiccitycanada -----------------------------------------------------Connect with Justin:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinmakimusic/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinmakimusic/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MakiiMusicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2sHjFtGdG4dMoJqlE7pYJE?si=qdC3XhuVRCS0CQwlSUHH_w&nd=1&dlsi=3e074033eb7b4b68https://www.justinmakimusic.ca/#CanadianMusicIndustry #canadianartists #canada #musiccitycanada #musicindustrysecrets #musiccitylive #lovemusic #worldtraveler #canadianmusic #music #musicindustry #touring #liveshow #livemusic #guitarist #songwriter #soul #podcast 00:00:00 Intro00:00:40 Welcome00:01:10 Living in Japan00:05:00 Early Days 00:20:00 Mastering Vocals and Guitar 00:25:00 Teaching Music00:34:00 Favourite Guitar00:40:00 Style of Music and Artist that Influence the Sound00:46:00 Video 100:49:00 Video 2 00:52:00 New Album01:04:00 How Important is to Have Support in the Local Community?01:08:00 Pay to Play01:21:00 Live Music01:32:00 Nashville 01:41:00 Challenges 01:50:00 Music for Free01:59:00 Marketing / Visual Branding02:05:00 Future of Music

In this episode, host Ryan Schroeyens interviews world-touring guitar tech & London Guitars co-founder, Bungie. Since 1996 Bungie has been touring the world as a guitar/backline tech (roadie) for some of the finest musicians our country has to offer. The late Jeff Healey, Lou Reed, Tom Cochrane, Ian Thornley, and most recently Kevin Hearn of BNL to name a few. From country to jazz, rock to metal, guitar players have trusted their instruments and rigs to me to make the best performance possible.Join us to explore the journey of a touring guitar tech and the world of Bungie. Learn More about Music City Live:www.musiccityliveshow.comFollow us on Instagram:@musiccitycanada -----------------------------------------------------#musiccitylive #CanadianMusicIndustry #share #musiccitycanada #lovemusic #canadianentertainment #canadianmusic #BroadcastMedia #MusicInsights #MusicEngineering #musiccitycanadalive #podcast #musicindustrysecrets #musicproductionpodcast #podcastmusic 00:00:40 Welcome00:03:00 Early Years 00:18:00 Working with Jeff Heley00:30:30 Blue Bones and Boris 00:31:00 Lodnon Guitars00:41:00 Why Guitar Tech?00:44:00 What Makes a Good Guitar Tech?00:52:00 Favourite Places on the Route 00:56:00 Working with BNL01:18:10 Crazy Story with Jeff Heley01:21:00 Living on the Road01:26:00 Favourite Guitar to Play?01:29:00 Hardest Guitar to Work On?01:38:00 Favourite Pedal01:41:00 Best Side to Tech?01:44:00 Acoustic Shows?